Washington, DC – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced a troubling incident on Sunday night while dining at a downtown restaurant, as confirmed by the secretary the following day.

During Noem’s visit to the White House Easter Egg Roll, she acknowledged the theft but stated that the matter remains unresolved.

The Secret Service, responsible for Noem’s security, reviewed security camera footage at the Capital Burger restaurant. The footage revealed an unidentified white male, wearing a medical mask, who stole Noem’s bag and exited the establishment.

The thief managed to escape with various valuable items belonging to Noem, including her driver’s license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks, and around $3,000 in cash.

An investigation by the Secret Service has been launched to trace the use of Noem’s financial instruments. A DHS spokesperson highlighted that the stolen money was intended to treat Noem’s family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts as her family, including children and grandchildren, were in town.

Law enforcement experts have expressed concerns about the security breach involving a thief gaining access to a Cabinet official’s belongings. Jonathan Wackrow, a former Secret Service agent and CNN law enforcement analyst, emphasized the need for immediate review by the Secret Service and DHS, along with other law enforcement partners.

Wackrow underscored the necessity for potential operational changes by the Secret Service in handling such private events. He also noted that Noem remains a high-risk target for threats, given her public profile and symbolic significance.

This article is continuously updated with additional details as they unfold. Contributions to this report were made by CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez.